About Us

Edward Asher

Owner/President

Edward leads Asher Custom Homes with the experience gained from growing up in a multi-generational family-owned construction business. Edward founded an information technology firm with a global customer base. His extensive management and leadership experience is a valuable asset to Asher Custom Homes. Originally from Kentucky, Edward is an avid pilot, skier, biker, and his love for the mountains is what brought him to Durango.

Jason Wanstrath

Vice President

B.S., Civil Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder

Jason oversees all facets of Asher’s construction operations. A native of Durango, Jason brings to our team over 20 years of experience in construction management. He is a LEED Accredited Professional as well as a former Chapter President of the US Green Building Council. He leads our team of project managers, superintendents, and skilled craftsmen in providing exceptional quality, value, and successful delivery of each and every home we build. In his spare time Jason enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding and skiing, kite surfing, wakeboarding, surfing and forging metal.

Russ Moffett

Architectural Designer

Russ began working in construction at the age of 12 in Farmington, New Mexico, and became a crew foreman at the age of 18. Russ started a design-build construction company on Whidbey Island, Washington which he ran for 25 years. Because he particularly enjoys the design process, that has been his focus for the past 20 years. In his spare time, Russ loves traveling to see his 6 grandchildren.

Tracy Toner

Lead Designer and Architectural Drafter

Colorado Institute of Art

Tracy Toner is an interior designer with over 20 years of experience in residential design. Her passion for architecture and design stems from her childhood observation of her grandfather’s architectural skills. Tracy brings a vast knowledge base, the utmost attention to detail and a personalized experience for each client. As a Colorado native, she adores the great outdoors, along with travel time with her husband and three daughters.

Bailey Grinde

Designer

Kansas State University | University of Central Missouri

Bailey has over a decade of design experience and is a licensed realtor. With a Midwest farm-girl work ethic, she strives to bring creativity, passion, and joy to every project when bringing your ideal home to life. She enjoys all things sports, food, history, crafting, and traveling with her husband and two young children.

Bruce Daniel

Project Manager

B.A., Political Science and Aviation Management, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Bruce has been with us since 2004, longer than any Asher employee. Bruce is an amazing asset to Asher Custom Homes and goes well beyond his role of PM on a daily basis. Bruce likes to stay busy so when he’s not at work he enjoys working out, spending time with his family, tending to his farm, riding his horses, and flying his plane over the Animas Valley.

Don Whitcomb

Senior Site Superintendent

Don has worked in residential construction in Durango beginning in the early 1990s. Since joining Asher Custom Homes in 2007, he has enjoyed and embraced the many opportunities he has had to take on complex and challenging home construction projects, as well as to serve as a mentor to virtually everyone in the company. His love of his work shows in each of his projects, as does his commitment to excellence. In his free time Don enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, boating, tending to his flower garden and riding his Harley.

Craig Strand

Site Superintendent

Craig has over forty years of residential construction experience with extensive training in building in cold climates and with energy efficient home building. When he is not working, he enjoys hiking, back-country and downhill skiing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and, most of all, spending time with his six grandchildren.

Fred Turk

Site Superintendent

B.S., Geosciences, Boise State University, Idaho

Fred is a second generation carpenter. He grew up learning the ins and outs of remodeling houses. Throughout earning a bachelor’s degree in Geology and years afterward, Fred ran his own construction business focusing on residential remodels. 25 years later, Fred has developed an in-depth understanding of most trades by putting in the time doing the hands-on work. When not building houses, Fred enjoys the beautiful Colorado outdoors rock hounding, mountain biking, and camping.

David Henritze

Site Supervisor

David has lived in Durango since 1997 and has been building homes since 1998. Prior to joining ACH, David worked for a number of home builders, and owned his own small home building company. David has been involved in the construction of over 100 homes. He especially enjoys getting a home out of the ground and making homes as energy efficient as possible. He and his wife Gina love the lifestyle in Durango and are avid cyclists and skiers.

Justin Kerns

Site Superintendent

Justin has over 20 years of experience in the custom home building business. While he particularly enjoys overseeing excavation, foundation, and framing, he has vast knowledge about every aspect of the building process.  He places a particular emphasis on making sure all the work done on his jobs is extremely efficient and of the highest quality.  In his free time, Justin enjoys lake life, surfing and snowboarding with his three beautiful children.

David Holubetz

Site Superintendent

David grew up working in his family’s building business. He has been building custom homes and light commercial projects in the Telluride area for almost 30 years. Along the way, he has personally undertaken every aspect of the building process, giving him an insider’s view that truly benefits his clients. Today, he continues to take a hands-on approach and emphasizes environmentally friendly building materials and technologies. In his free time, he teaches children about solar power, treehouse construction and how to make organic smoothies and ice cream.

Amy Chavez

Accounting Assistant

Amy is fueled by her passion for understanding numbers and is happy to be honing her accounting skills at ACH. She is a perpetual learner who builds on her love for challenges. Amy is proud of her Hispanic heritage and to call herself a true Durango Native. In her free time, Amy loves to spend time on the river and hike the mountains of Durango.

Scott Smith

Finance

M.B.A., Finance, University of Colorado, Denver
B.S., Management, University of Denver

Scott has been with Asher Custom Homes since 2005 and handles matters relating to accounting, personnel, contracts, administration, and daily operations. He has 40 years of experience in various management roles with both large and small companies. Scott loves the outdoors and when he is not at work can be found skiing, road cycling, hiking and camping. He prides himself on his ability to keep up with the younger generations.